AOC Media Centre - Athletics

Frayne's F1 FeatHenry Frayne shows his ability to triple jump the lenghth of more than two Formula 1 cars during a press conference at Albert Park in Melbourne, Australia ahead of the IAAF World Challenge and the 2012 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix.

First Aussie Across the LineJeff Riseley in the 1500 Metres Open Men during day one of the Melbourne Track Classic/IAAF World Challenge event at Lakeside Stadium on March 2, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia. Riseley was the first Australian across the line in a time of 3min 35.50sec

Youcef Aims for Second GamesYoucef Abdi in the Mens 3000 Metres Steeple Chase during the Melbourne Track Classic/IAAF World Challenge event at Lakeside Stadium on March 3, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia. Youcef competed for Australia at the Beijing Olympics and finished 6th.

Frayne Showing Good FormHenry Frayne competes in the Triple Jump Open Men during the Melbourne Track Classic/IAAF World Challenge event at Lakeside Stadium on March 2, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia. Frayne reached an A Qualifying Distance for the Triple Jump and is nearing the required distance for the Long Jump.

Cole's Qualifying TimeBrendan Cole claims an Olympic Qualifying Time in the 400 Metres Hurdles Open Men during the Melbourne Track Classic/IAAF World Challenge event at Lakeside Stadium in Melbourne, Australia.

Pearson Dominates Down UnderSally Pearson competes in the 100 Metre Hurdles Open Women during day the Melbourne Track Classic/IAAF World Challenge event at Lakeside Stadium in Melbourne, Australia.

Pumped Up Mottram Takes the WinCraig Mottram celebrates winning the Men 5000 Metres Open during the Melbourne Track Classic/IAAF World Challenge event at Lakeside Stadium in Melbourne, Australia.

Beki Bolts Into ContentionBeki Lee competes in Women 20km Race walk open during the Australian 20km Walks Selection Trials in Hobart, Australia.

Chris in Cruise ControlChristopher Erickson competes in the Men 20km Race Walk Open during the Australian 20km Walks Selection Trials in Hobart, Australia.

Walkers Set the PaceRegan Lamble competes in Women 20km Race walk open during the Australian 20km Walks Selection Trials in Hobart, Australia.

Winners are GrinnersClaire Tallent wins the Women 20km Race Walk Open during the Australian 20km Walks Selection Trials in Hobart, Australia.

Winning StridesJared Tallent wins the Men 20km Race Walk Open during the Australian 20km Walks Selection Trials in Hobart, Australia.

The First Couple of WalkingJared and Claire Tallent celebrate with each other after winning their races during the Australian 20km Walks Selection Trials in Hobart, Australia.

Tamsyn's Comfortable WinTamsyn Manou of Victoria crosses the line to win the womens 800 metres during the Sydney track Classic at Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre in Sydney, Australia. Tamsyn crossed the line with a comfortable 20m between herself and her closest competitor.

Pipped at the Post(L to R) David Torrence of the USA and Collis Birmingham of Victoria compete in the mens 1500 metres during the Sydney Track Classic at Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre in Sydney, Australia. Birmingham had to take second in 3:35.74 after David Torrence (USA) pipped him on the line to win in 3:35.66.

Boden's Olympic Qualifying TimeLauren Boden of the AIS competes in the Womens 400 metre hurdles during the Sydney track Classic at Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre in Sydney, Australia. With a time of 55.45, Boden beat the Olympic Qualifying time of 55.50.

4.66m High Enough for BoydAlana Boyd of the WAIS competes in the Womens Pole Vault Open during the Perth Track Classic at WA Athletics Stadium. Boyd took out the event after clearing a height of 4.66m.

Pearson Dominates DomesticallySally Pearson of QLD on her way to winning the Womens 100 Metres Open during the Perth Track Classic at WA Athletics Stadium.

Steffensen's Victory in PerthJohn Steffensen of NSWIS celebrates victory in the Men's 400 Metres with a time of 46.11 seconds during the Perth Track Classic at WA Athletics Stadium.

Third Place for SamuelsDani Samuels of NSWIS finished in 3rd place with a distance of 60.74m for the Women's Discus at the Perth Track Classic at WA Athletics Stadium.

Cole Claims Tassie WinBrendan Cole competes in the Mens 400m Hurdles Open during the Briggs Athletics Classic at the Domain Athletics Track in Hobart, Australia. With a time of 50.63seconds Cole won by almost 20m from his nearest rival.

Boden Picks Up SpeedLauren Boden competes in the Womens 400m Hurdles Open during the Briggs Athletics Classic at the Domain Athletics Track in Hobart, Australia. Lauren clocked a time of 56.07seconds to win the event.

Birmingham's Breakaway WinCollis Birmingham celebrates as he wins the Mens 5000 Metres Open during the Briggs Athletics Classic at the Domain Athletics Track in Hobart, Australia. Birmingham broke away with five laps to go to beat fellow Australian Ben St Lawrence and Great Britain's Nick McCormick who came in third place.

Men's Discus Gets StylishBen Harradine of VIS gestures towards the crowd prior to the Men's Discus during the 2012 Hunter Track Classic in Newcastle, Australia.

Hunter Takes FlightDani Samuels of the NSWIS competes in the Women's Discus during the 2012 Hunter Track Classic in Newcastle, Australia. The Hunter Track Classic is part of the 2012 National Athletics Series.